Fuse Games' Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers three distinct vehicles, each with unique strengths and weaknesses that can be enhanced through upgrades. Understanding which stats to prioritize for each vehicle is key to overcoming the game's more challenging races.
Upgrades are divided into temporary and permanent types. Permanent upgrades are exclusively obtained during the single-player campaign, where players choose from a random set of three available options. Temporary upgrades can also be found in certain multiplayer modes.
Upgrades require tuning points, which function similarly to skill points. The cost of upgrades increases with each successive purchase. While players can reallocate points to un-optimize a vehicle, focusing on specific upgrades for each machine can yield significant long-term benefits.
Landspeeder
The Landspeeder is presented as a well-balanced vehicle with intuitive handling and considerable defense against both track hazards and opponent attacks. For this versatile craft, the recommended upgrade path focuses on enhancing its speed and ability usage.
Upgrading the Afterburner is a primary recommendation, as it influences acceleration, deceleration, and boost power. This allows for more frequent boosts and a higher top speed. The Ramjet upgrade is also suggested for achieving greater top speeds. Additionally, boosting the Battery is advised, as it governs the frequency of ability activation, complementing the Landspeeder's balanced stats which support a wide array of abilities.
Speeder Bike
As the smallest vehicle, the Speeder Bike boasts rapid acceleration and a unique Kinetic Burst ability that provides an extra boost after a drift. The optimal build strategy for this vehicle leans into these characteristics.
Upgrading the Kinetic Burst enhances both the speed maintained during drifts and the boost gained upon completion. To effectively utilize this increased speed, enhancing Cornering is crucial, as it improves handling on tight turns and prevents collisions. Despite its agility, the Speeder Bike is fragile and a frequent target for opponents. Therefore, upgrading its Resilience, which governs defense, is recommended to make it more durable.
Skim Speeder
The Skim Speeder, notable for its wider chassis, is positioned as the ideal vehicle for offensive play and engaging with opposing racers. Its sturdier build is advantageous for ramming opponents.
Upgrading the Ramjet transforms the Skim Speeder into a potent ramming tool, allowing players to collide with other vehicles without compromising their own pilot's safety. Given the aggressive playstyle, investing in Resilience is also highly advisable to withstand the increased contact.
The Skim Speeder's width, however, contributes to a reduced handling capability, particularly around turns. To mitigate this weakness, upgrading Cornering is recommended. Similar to the Speeder Bike, the Skim Speeder benefits from improvements to both Cornering and Resilience, though these are pursued for different reasons due to the vehicles' contrasting strengths and weaknesses.